SchoolScoresKingston Park Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Cranleigh Avenue, Kingston Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2EL
0191 214 0363 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 September 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 56 of its 104 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 21st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 30th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 20% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern Joint 24th highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 48% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 83% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 19th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newcastle-upon-Tyne figures pool parents at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
49 pupils in this year group.
65% — about the same as the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Newcastle upon Tyne. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 81 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 74 |
| Of those, offered a place | 74 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 122 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for physical disability. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 61st highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.6% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 58th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 16.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.7% | 29.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 36th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 31st highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 73% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.6 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 77th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 82nd highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Kenton Bar Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cheviot Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Fawdon Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Simonside Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mountfield Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Farne Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Havannah First School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Hilton Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kingston Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kingston Park Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 September 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Kingston Park Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kingston Park Primary School?
95% of the 61 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Kingston Park Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kingston Park Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 74 families put Kingston Park Primary School as their first choice for 81 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 74 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143270.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.